Continuing Studies

EM Course (10) - Bear Awareness and Safety

The Bear Awareness and Safety course is a must-have for any worker who may experience human-wildlife encounters. This course, which can be taken separately from the Environmental Monitoring Certificate, is commonly used by employers to train staff who work outdoors in proximity to bear habitats.

The Bear Awareness and Safety course introduces students to a wide range of bear safety techniques for preventing unwanted encounters with bears. Students learn the practical and effective knowledge about industry and community bear management protocols.

Learning Outcomes

Identify black bears and grizzly bears based on their characteristic features